The Legendary Generals of Jinxuan

Countries are at war, and the pattern is different from the ordinary late Han Dynasty struggle for hegemony. This book abandons the Four War locations like Jing and Xiang, and creates a new Western Qin route. The strategy refers to "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and the martial arts has a solid fighting feel like the Water Margin. The author himself understands military command, and his tactics, cavalry warfare, ambush, and marching logic are all solid, and he is not making up wars out of thin air. Lin Shu, Zhao Xun, and Lin Xiao each have their own personalities, arrogance, and difficulties. Victory or defeat does not depend on cheating, but on the game between human heart, endurance, and terrain. The scenes of horse battles and ambushes are written more and more interestingly, and the foreshadowing is very solid. I look forward to the follow-up drama of long-distance raids in northern Xinjiang and establishing fields to consolidate the border.

"Jingxuan Settles the Mountains and Rivers" (Jingxuan Martial Arts Chronicles - Original Theme Song) The smoke of war spreads across the Qin lands A lone banner flutters on the desolate frontier A young man, spear in hand, leaves his old home His martial spirit ventures to the eight wastelands Dangers lurk in the muddy river ruins The warring states eye the four directions with predatory intent Not chasing momentary victories or defeats But concealing his strategies, he awaits the dawn of a new era The armor wears away the youthful arrogance He plans for the ups and downs, refusing to panic In chaotic times, there is no perfect plan He uses himself as a shield to protect his homeland Jingxuan's martial will shakes the mountains and rivers The long spear soars through the clouds, breaking through the storms Even in chaotic times, his loyal heart will not betray the spear in his hand Abandoning ruins to guard the pass, he carries on a long-term strategy He waits patiently for the world to change We, the warriors of this generation, have made a lifelong vow With iron will and blood, we quell the flames of war We march north, traversing the barren deserts A letter from afar determines rise and fall The clamor of Qi arbitrarily divides the land Chu harbors private schemes to conquer the Jiangnan region We do not rush with the chaos of the world In court, we deliberate and discern the truth Shedding our naiveté, we take up our posts Single-handedly wield our strategies to expand across the land Grievances do not burn on the battlefield Warriors respect each other with unwavering resolve We patiently gather strength and hone our skills Waiting for the winds to rise and pacify the four directions The mighty warriors' spirit shakes the mountains and rivers The long spear soars through the clouds, breaking through the waves Though time tempers our bodies The heroic bones of a thousand autumns remain majestic The mountains and rivers will not fail the young warriors The name of the mighty warriors will be forever etched

Many readers will find the story familiar after reading it, so I'd like to discuss the book's concept. The Battle of Qingni Pass is intentionally based on the historical events of the two Northern Expeditions in ancient China. The battle raged for over twenty days before the troops ran out of supplies and retreated. My recreation of this battle isn't a simple copy of the success or failure, but rather an attempt to showcase the most realistic predicament of military strategists: defeat isn't due to a lack of strategy or cowardice among the soldiers, but rather to being hampered by the treacherous Shu Road and logistical constraints. Even with elite troops and sound strategies, the lack of supplies forces an orderly retreat. The archer in the opening scene immediately displays his prowess. I understand many readers are concerned about how the story will unfold. My idea is that the battlefield is never a place for individual bravery. No matter how skilled one is, they are only one link in the army, responsible for suppressing key points, reconnaissance, and coordinating with the entire team. I won't write scenes where one person sweeps away an entire army. I deliberately avoided popular tropes, refraining from depicting scheming and infighting within the military camp. A martial artist's foundation lies in cultivating virtue and character; soldiers are partners to whom one can entrust their back. The book unfolds at a slower pace, with numerous short sentences in the beginning laying the groundwork for the landscape, the political situation of various states, and the underlying logic of military logistics. Only after chapter forty does the long-term strategy for governing the country and ensuring the people's well-being gradually reveal itself. I don't chase fast-paced, quick-fix thrills; I simply want to adhere to the logic of military strategy, portraying the spirit of these young martial artists and truthfully depicting the often-overlooked hardships behind war. Thank you to the readers who are willing to take the time to savor this book.

The archer in the first chapter was written too ambitiously, making it difficult to continue and leaving little room for development. How to continue writing about him? Besides shelving him, the only options are rescuing him or shooting down the flagpole. These days, online novels need some excitement to attract readers. It's a dilemma.